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The Life and Career of Claudette Colbert

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  • Birth

    Emilie Chauchoin was born in Saint-Mande', France.
  • Washington Irving High School

    Washington Irving High School

    Claudette attended Washington Irving High School.

  • Screen Debut

    Claudette was in a silent called "For the Love of Mike". This was her screen debut.

  • Talking Films

    The New York Times stated that Colbert was going to really move more into talking films called talkies.
  • "It Happened One Night"

    "It Happened One Night"

    Colbert debuted in the opening night of "It Happened One Night" at Radio City Music Hall.
  • Academy Awards

    Academy Awards

    Claudette Colbert won the award for Best Actress for the 1934 film, "It Happened One Night".
  • Death

    Death

    Colbert died in Speightstown, Barbados.